This module concerns Paula Vogel’s play, How I Learned to Drive, an examination of pedophilia and the complicated relationship between children and adults who are members of the same family. Li’l Bit, the central character, relates the story to the audience as it takes place in various places and at various times in her life. The antagonist in the work insinuate himself into her life and her bed.
The play is said to have been written when the playwright was listening to these songs.
This module concerns Paula Vogel’s play, How I Learned to Drive, an examination of pedophilia and the complicated relationship between children and adults who are members of the same family. Li’l Bit, the central character, relates the story to the audience as it takes place in various places and at various times in her life. The antagonist in the work insinuate himself into her life and her bed.
The play is said to have been written when the playwright was listening to these songs.
Dream Baby
http://search.myway.com/search/video.jhtml?n=7839a04b&p2=^AYZ^xdm003^S20028^us&pg=video&pn=1&ptb=6F68C4E3-225C-480F-81F3-DF60F27A04B3&qs=&searchfor=dream+baby&si=CJTq3dvGv9MCFdgvgQodD0UFdA&ss=sub&st=tab&tpr=sbt&trs=wtt
Your Sixteen
https://www.amazon.com/Youre-Sixteen-Your-Beautiful-Mine/dp/B01M2461QH?SubscriptionId=AKIAJ2F6RDUSIYCWQMFQ&tag=sa-b2c-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B01M2461QH
Come Back When You Grow Up
https://www.amazon.com/Come-Back-When-You-Grow/dp/B00R77T1EA?SubscriptionId=AKIAJ2F6RDUSIYCWQMFQ&tag=sa-b2c-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B00R77T1EA
Little Surfer Girl
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgqRan-tD0I
This Girl is a Woman Now
https://www.amazon.com/This-Girl-Woman-Now/dp/B00137TZ0K?SubscriptionId=AKIAJ2F6RDUSIYCWQMFQ&tag=sa-b2c-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B00137TZ0K
Learning Objectives:
By participating in this module, students will be able to:
1. Discuss the various ways Li’l Bit confronts and succumbs to the subtle seductions of the antagonist.
2. Explore the effectiveness of the staging choices made by the playwright.
3. Consider the effectiveness of the play as a cautionary tale for today’s audiences.
Tasks:
Read the play which is available in the university bookstore, or thru vendors or the library.
See the attached video summarizing the importance of design to the creation of a stage version of all plays.
6.1 Open and copy the design worksheet for Design Drive then paste it into a new page linked to your portfolio and answer the questions.
6.2 Open, copy the worksheet for How I Learned to Drive Worksheet then paste it into a new page linked to your Portfolio and answer the questions.
6.3 Provide answers to the attached questions concerning the play. Enter your answers in the discussion space.
Complete all work for this play on Sunday, February 25 on or before 12:01am. Thanks!